Ampal-American Israel

A diversified holding company with interests in a wide range of sectors, including energy, telecommunications, and real estate, primarily focused on investments between the US and Israel.

Holding Company Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Est. 1942
Last updated 2026-07-20
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About

Ampal-American Israel Corporation was a holding company that primarily acquired interests in businesses located in the State of Israel or that are Israel-related. It invested in companies in energy, real estate and project development, and leisure. The company aimed to develop or acquire majority interests in profitable businesses that generated significant free cash flow. Ampal also provided its investee companies with ongoing support through involvement in strategic decisions and introductions to the financial community and potential investors.

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2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software2
Fintech & Insurtech1

Q&A

What is Ampal-American Israel Corporation's primary focus as a holding company?
Ampal-American Israel Corporation, a New York-based subsidiary of Bank Hapoalim, was a holding company that invested in Israeli businesses across various sectors, aiming to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities within the Israeli economy.
Which company in Ampal-American Israel's portfolio was acquired in December 2021?
Netformx, a digital enterprise platform for service providers, was acquired by Orchestra Group in December 2021. Ampal-American Israel had invested in Netformx.
Can you name a notable exit for Ampal-American Israel prior to 2020?
In May 2006, Identify Software, an application problem-fixing company, was acquired by BMC Software for $150M. Ampal-American Israel was an investor in Identify Software.
What is Ampal-American Israel's most recent portfolio company investment?
Ampal-American Israel invested in Octopus AI, an enterprise-grade digital workers platform for financial workflows, at the Pre-Seed stage in November 2023. Octopus AI raised $550K.
What is the sector concentration of Ampal-American Israel's portfolio companies?
Ampal-American Israel's portfolio companies are primarily concentrated in Business Software with two companies, and Fintech & Insurtech with one company.
Who are the key executives at Ampal-American Israel?
The key executives at Ampal-American Israel include Irit Eluz as CFO and Yoram Firon as VP Investments and Corporate Affairs.
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Legal nameAmpal-American Israel Corporation
Founded1942